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  Grow Spaces

  Pollinator Paradise: Turning Turf into a Wildlife Garden

  The ubiquitous grass lawn was originally conceived by British nobles as a display of wealth, showing that they had so much arable land that they could afford to not grow...

  By: Matt LeBannister

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  Growing Methods

  Six Benefits of Raised Garden Beds

  Some of the prettiest gardens are made up of raised garden beds, lined up in neat little rows, overflowing with plants and separated by gravel pathways. Raised beds...

  By: Monica Mansfield | Homesteader, Owner & Writer of The Nature Life Project

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  Plant Health

  A Guide to Air Root Pruning

  In a plastic pot or wooden raised bed, roots reach the edge of their container and begin to circle endlessly. As these roots travel, minimal lateral branching will occur...

  By: Ember Edwards | Content Writer

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  Propagation

  Starting Plants Indoors for Outdoor Growing

  Starting seeds off indoors allows you to use all the environmental controls of a growroom to manipulate conditions such as light, temperature, and humidity to give your...

  By: Rich Hamilton | Writer, Consultant, Author of The Growers Guide

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  Propagation

  How to Transplant and Harden Off Cannabis Plants for Outdoor Growing

  It’s that time of the year again when the northern hemisphere tilts its face toward the sun and growers here start prepping their seedlings for the great outdoors...

  By: Karen Lloyd | Freelance Writer, Digital Marketing Expert

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  Plant Types

  How to Grow Outdoor Veggies All Winter Long

  Usually by the end of summer, gardeners are ready for a break from garden chores. Winter is a time to rest our bodies and plan next year’s garden. However, the...

  By: Monica Mansfield | Homesteader, Owner & Writer of The Nature Life Project

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  Plant Growth

  The Healing Power of Gardens

  Throughout time, gardens have held a special place for us. The legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Adam...

  By: Alan Ray

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  Grow Spaces

  Gardening Up High: A Guide to Rooftop Growing

  Rooftop gardens are becoming more common these days, as an increasing number of people seek closer connections with their food and try to reduce their carbon footprints...

  By: Shannon McKee | Freelance Writer, Gardener

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  Plant Types

  The Best Plants for Pollinators

  Our pollinators are in trouble and we, as gardeners, have an opportunity to save them. Researchers say if everyone planted just one pot of nectar-rich flowers, it would...

  By: Monica Mansfield | Homesteader, Owner & Writer of The Nature Life Project

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  Plant Growth

  6 Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up Your First Irrigation System

  Many gardeners and homeowners are beginning to turn to automatic irrigation to keep their beloved plants or grass watered. A simple, automated irrigation system means...

  By: Matthew Nicolson

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  Growing Methods

  How to Use Permaculture Guilds to Turn Your Garden into a Food Forest

  Permaculture utilizes connections between plants, insects, animals, and soil biology to create a thriving ecosystem with minimal input from the gardener. These...

  By: Monica Mansfield | Homesteader, Owner & Writer of The Nature Life Project

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  Plant Growth

  The Myth of Hot-Weather Watering

  The MythAs we enter the hottest months of the year, another bit of well-meaning advice rears its annual head. Magazine articles, books and websites all warn against...

  By: Linda Chalker-Scott